Small Universe Meditation from Spring Forest Qigong
One of the most essential Qigong meditations is the Small Universe. This healing meditation is best known for optimizing Qi flow across the 2 main energy channels in the body. Practicing this is for balancing Qi and elevating one’s Qigong ability.
What is the Small Universe?
- Energy Channel Activation: Ancient Chinese Qigong masters emphasize this meditation’s ability to open two primary energy channels: the “front” or “Yin Mai” channel and the “back” or “Du Mai” channel.
- Broad Healing Approach: Unlike other meditations that target specific channels, Small Universe offers comprehensive healing through a single meditation practice.
- Simplicity and Accessibility: This meditation requires no prior skill or expertise. It is user-friendly and easy to perform.
- Guided Meditation: Master Lin’s voice guides you through the meditation. Instructions on posture, breathing, and maintaining focus are offered.
- Universal Benefits: It is known for its wide-ranging curative potential.
Accessing the Small Universe
- Available Online: The meditation is accessible through the Spring Forest Qigong Center website. It is also available via 1 on 1 practice session on Qiful Life.
- Duration Options: Choose from two versions: 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. Both offer significant benefits, with the shorter version being suitable for beginners.
The Origin of Small Universe Meditation
- A Practice with History: Small Universe meditation originates from Zhang Baosheng. The Qigong master is also known for his paranormal abilities attributed to his high-level Qigong practice.
- Chunyi Lin’s Contribution: Chunyi Lin, a student of Zhang Baosheng, popularized the meditation in the USA and adapted it into an accessible format.
- Crucial Meditation: Chunyi Lin emphasizes the significance of Small Universe. He considers it one of the most important Qigong meditations for opening the third eye and enhancing overall well-being.
Other Information
- The small universe is also referred to as the microcosmic orbit.
- It is not created by Chunyi Lin; just popularized.
- Qigong masters constantly refer to the microcosmic orbit as the most important Qigong meditation for advancing Qigong capabilities and healing techniques.
- Unlike Yin or Yang based meditations, this can be practiced during any time or season.
Alex Wolfgram
Alex Wolfgram is the creator of Qiful Life. After spending nearly a decade in Asia learning Qigong, Meditation, Tea Chinese Medicine concepts and Buddhism, he decided to move back to the U.S. and begin sharing what he absorbed. Alex currently teaches Qigong and Meditation by private appointments via Qiful Life's platform. He also hand picks each of the teas offered on the site. Currently, Alex is developing the Qiful Life podcast covering subjects related to Chinese health concepts, Spirituality and the Dao De Jing.
